Lower Mainland Action Update, June 6, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, June 6, 2008

In this Update:

1. Next Discussion Group
2. People's Voice Banquet
3. Upcoming Events

1. Next Discussion Group

Our discussion group on Monday was a success, we discussed topics such as local and world economics, the economic crisis of capitalism vs. the economies of socialist countries and those moving towards socialism. We did not begin discussion of the Activists Guide to Political Economy (.pdf attached) because the copies of the book were delayed in the mail. As a result, we will continue with that topic at our upcoming discussion group.

The reading will be "Activist's Guide to Political Economy" by our own comrade Jason Mann. Copies are on order currently and should be available soon. This will likely take a couple of discussion groups to get through, so start thinking about what you want to see us move on to next!

Once again, the discussion groups are open to all members of the Young Communist League, the Communist Party and guests who are genuinely interested in learning more about Communist philosophy, theory and practice and getting involved. They are a place for open discussion and debate where your thoughts can be heard and your questions can be answered. After the discussion group, those in attendance will decide what the next month’s topic will be.

Learn to Struggle, Struggle to Learn!

WHAT: YCL Discussion Group
WHEN: Monday, June 16th @ 7pm
WHERE: Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
ORGANIZED: by Red Star Club, YCL

2. People's Voice Banquet

June 7th will be the annual People's Voice banquet at the Russian Hall in Vancouver. The banquet is one of the biggest annual fund raising events for the Communist press in Canada each year bringing together Communist Party and YCL members with friends and allies to celebrate our press and our struggle. All young Communists are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Keynote speaker for the event will be YCL BC Organizer and Central Organizer who will speak about the struggles of youth in Canada and internationally.

WHAT: People's Voice Banquet
WHEN: Saturday, June 7 @ 7pm
WHERE: Russian Canadian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave.
ORGANIZED: by Communist Party of Canada

3. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

June 6 (Friday), 12pm, Seriously Free Speech Committee, No Gag! Rally @ Granville Square
June 7 (Saturday), 7pm, People's Voice Banquet @ Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave.
June 11 (Wednesday), 7pm, Dr. Dahlia Wasfi speaks on The Cost of War @ Canadian Memorial United Church
June 16 (Monday), 7pm, YCL Discussion Group @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
June 17 (Tuesday), 6pm, Vancouver & District Labour Council Pizza Educational, followed by general meeting @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St.